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Soundcore Flare Wireless Speaker by Anker, Waterproof Party Speaker with 360° Sound, Enhanced Bass & Ambient LED Light, IP67 Waterproof and 12-Hour Battery Life-Black

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Speaker Type Outdoor
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth
Special Feature Portable

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  • BREATHTAKING BASS: With BassUP Technology a customized digital signal processor first analyzes, then enhances your music's bass frequencies in real time. This audio signal is then turned into intensified sound via state-of-the-art neodymium drivers.
  • SOUND AND LIGHT IN HARMONY: Watch a halo of LEDs phase, pulse, and shine with the rhythm of your music for a completely immersive audiovisual experience from a portable speaker. 5 customizable modes tailor the atmosphere to suit your mood.
  • DOUBLE THE POWER: Connect 2 Flare speakers via a single Bluetooth device. Go stereo for an expansive listening experience that puts you all center-stage, or go into boost mode and double the power for an intense hit of light and sound.
  • POOL PARTY PROOF: No matter where the music needs to be, Flare is suited up and ready. Super-safe IP67 waterproof protection effortlessly withstands dust, spills, rain, and even complete submersion in water.
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Customer Ratings
Portability
4.7
4.3
4.6
4.8
4.8
4.7
Sound quality
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.4
4.6
4.7
Battery life
4.4
5.0
4.6
4.5
4.7
4.6
Value for money
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.6
4.6
Bluetooth connectivity
4.7
4.5
4.7
4.7
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speaker size
15.24 centimeters
2.5 inches
1.5 inches
20 centimeters
16 inches
power source
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Built-in Battery
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
connectivity tech
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
wireless, wired
Bluetooth
Auxiliary, Bluetooth
speaker type
Outdoor
Bluetooth Speaker
Portable High Fidelity Speaker
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
mounting type
Freestanding
Table Top
Tabletop
Tabletop
Freestanding
Handlebar Mount
weight
1.17 pounds
1.98 pounds
0.82 pounds
5.03 pounds

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    Product Description

    Soundcore | Hear It. Feel It.
    Model number: A3161
    A Brand Under Anker Innovations

    360° Sound
    Give everyone in the room stage-side passes; Flare powers intense 360° sound via back-to-back full-range drivers and thumping bass radiators.

    BassUp Technology
    A customized digital signal processor first analyzes, then enhances your music's bass frequencies in real time. This audio signal is then turned into intensified sound via state-of-the-art neodymium drivers. Just press the BassUp button and prepare yourself for power.

    Beat-Driven Light Show
    Watch a halo of LEDs phase, pulse, and shine with the rhythm of your music for a completely immersive audiovisual experience. 5 customizable modes elevate the atmosphere of any event or setting.

    Soundcore App
    Flare is the first speaker to utilize the all-new Soundcore app; simple-but-powerful software that allows complete customization of Flare's sound and lights via smartphone or tablet.

    Pool Party Proof
    No matter where the music needs to be, Flare is suited up and ready. Super-safe IPX7 protection effortlessly withstands spills, rain, and even complete submersion in water. *We do not recommend partying underwater without breathing apparatus.

    Beat Goes On & On & On
    Soundcore's Anker heritage offers world-renowned power management technology. Enjoy almost 250 songs from a single charge and make sure the party never ends early—if you can keep dancing Flare can keep playing.

    *Note: For optimal performance in Wireless Stereo Mode, position speakers within 16 ft (5 m) of each other indoors, or 48 ft (15 m) in open spaces.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    5,008 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, value, and quality of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's a phenomenal speaker for the price, well-made, and works well. Some are happy with ease of use, weight, and appearance. Opinions are mixed on battery life.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    696 customers mention609 positive87 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it's a pretty good speaker that can fill a room without trouble. They also appreciate the true stereo and 360-degree sound projection. The speakers sync and go into stereo mode automatically.

    "...This is more than loud enough for most contexts in which I'd imagine people using it - you could probably use it to facilitate a tiny dance party if..." Read more

    "...The sound is great, and can fill a room without trouble...." Read more

    "...For two small, portable speakers, they sound amazing, and have a very nice, premium quality feel and design to them. They really do sound amazing...." Read more

    "...It was quite fun. Also of note, the sound was still clear even when the volume was low so we could just chat and hang out. Quite perfect...." Read more

    207 customers mention188 positive19 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They mention it's a phenomenal speaker for the price point, and worth the purchase. Customers also appreciate the reasonable price to performance ratio.

    "...hundreds of dollars on a single speaker unit, these are amazing for what you pay for." Read more

    "...Pros: Really good price to performance ratio. For around $40 this speaker sounds really good...." Read more

    "...I would say these are still worth the purchase as they are great but it is important to know their drawbacks as well...." Read more

    "...me use them and recommending them daily... Overall, the speakers are OK for the price. Audiophiles may not find that these meet your needs...." Read more

    126 customers mention115 positive11 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speaker. They mention that it's well-made, built like a tank, and has strong mids, good highs, and average bass. The fabric wrapping it feels very premium and it has a comfortable heft. Overall, most are happy with the performance of the product and its quality.

    "...But this speaker puts out strong sound for a long time. Its pretty durable and I like that it stands erect rather than horizontal as it takes up..." Read more

    "...portable speakers, they sound amazing, and have a very nice, premium quality feel and design to them. They really do sound amazing...." Read more

    "...On top of that, the speaker is durable and quite portable...." Read more

    "...They have suffered numerous drops onto hard surfaces and have not broken yet (I’m gonna try to stop dropping them anyways)...." Read more

    118 customers mention85 positive33 negative

    Customers like the performance of the speakers. They say it works well, sounds good, and holds a battery charge. Some customers say it projects well and works best high up. They are also pleased with the performance and the downloaded app.

    "...Overall, the app is limited, simple, still useful, and very user-friendly...I can see them building this out as they grow Soundcore as a product..." Read more

    "...but they work great, and the ring lighted base that strobes to the beat is pretty cool. It can be turned off, by the way...." Read more

    "...Charge the battery and turn it on and it doesn’t work. I’ve replaced the battery 2 times and still no luck...." Read more

    "...I bought these to use at work, and for my purpose, they work excellently. Turn them on, set them up, and play some music as I work...." Read more

    114 customers mention97 positive17 negative

    Customers find the speakers easy to use. They say it's intuitive to connect, pairs effortlessly, and remembers each other. The app is great and allows for easy setup of a stereo pair or of two mono speakers. Customers also mention that the setup was painless.

    "...product, this won't surprise you - build quality and user experience are both exceptional - bluetooth connected to my pixel 2 as soon as I turned..." Read more

    "...All the controls are on the top of the unit and we have had no connection issues at all...." Read more

    "...They support wireless stereo, allowing for quick and easy pairing of two speakers...." Read more

    "...As a technical individual, it was fairly quick and easy, but for someone without a technical background, it might have been very frustrating...." Read more

    84 customers mention78 positive6 negative

    Customers like the weight of the speaker. They say it is very portable, light enough to toss in a weekend bag, and takes up less footprint on a table. They also say it's a great portable speaker and when you consider its price. The unit is compact and has excellent sound.

    "...SOUND QUALITY/360 EFFECT: really great for a portable speaker - not as good as the SONOS one, but not miles off either...." Read more

    "...I like that it stands erect rather than horizontal as it takes up less footprint on a table...." Read more

    "...For two small, portable speakers, they sound amazing, and have a very nice, premium quality feel and design to them. They really do sound amazing...." Read more

    "...Easy to lug around. The speaker is easy to transport – i.e. carry around. It fits well in my hand...." Read more

    80 customers mention80 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that the LEDs on the bottom look quite nice, the speaker is nicely designed, and the fabric covering is attractive. They like the mono-color design, which is pleasing and low profile. Customers also like the shape, saying it looks great anywhere. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and recommend it to others.

    "...For this speaker's size, it's pretty darn impressive - easily something you could carry around with you in a messenger bag or backpack if you were..." Read more

    "...but they work great, and the ring lighted base that strobes to the beat is pretty cool. It can be turned off, by the way...." Read more

    "...For two small, portable speakers, they sound amazing, and have a very nice, premium quality feel and design to them. They really do sound amazing...." Read more

    "...I decided to try the Soundcore Flare instead. It looked cool, with unique features of mood lighting, waterproof housing, and the ability to connect..." Read more

    163 customers mention107 positive56 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention that it lasts a nice amount of time, while others say that it failed or the on/off button failed. The advertised battery life is not accurate, and the power would not stay on.

    "...to keep in mind that this is a portable bluetooth speaker with long battery-life and a much smaller footprint than the SONOS one..." Read more

    "...This has a good weight to it and I expect these to last a long time...." Read more

    "...My only issue with it is it’s inability to hold a charge. Plugged into the wall, it works just fine...." Read more

    "...Bingo! This scores in every way.At 12 watts the power is fine for a small-medium sized room...." Read more

    Best $ for $ Portable Speaker Out There
    5 Stars
    Best $ for $ Portable Speaker Out There
    I love Anker products (they're one of my very few 'go-to' tech. brands - have wireless earbuds, other bluetooth speakers, bluetooth keyboards, battey pack, etc.); so I was excited to pick one of these up when they came out. I'll try to keep this quick: I compared this to two other products, a Sonos OneAll-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa voice control built-In. Compact size with incredible sound for any room. (black), and a Anker Soundcore 2 (not the Soundcore 2+) Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Superior Stereo Sound, Exclusive BassUp, 12-Watts, IPX5 Water-Resistant, 24-Hour Playtime, Perfect Wireless Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel. Here's what the consumer needs to know:BUILD QUALITY AND USER EXPERIENCE: if you've ever owned an Anker product, this won't surprise you - build quality and user experience are both exceptional - bluetooth connected to my pixel 2 as soon as I turned it on, and has ever since (no issues); the fabric is the same quality you'd find on any of the other popular speakers right now (amazon's or google's); the light on the base is cool without being tacky (I was a little worried about this), and it can be turned off if you like - primary color settings are: oranges/yellows (chill), greens/blues (spring), and mixed (party) - using the soundcore flare app allows you to sync the light to the music (which is pretty cool - more on the app later). The Flare isn't quite as durable (I'm guessing) as the Soundcore 2 - if I was focused strictly on durability (not necessarily 'build quality') and portability, not as much on volume and sound quality, the Soundcore 2 would be a better option (and that's not to knock the Soundcore 2's volume or clarity, it's just not where the Flare's is - more on that later).PORTABILITY and BATTERY: I've attached pics to highlight how portable this is (imagine a slightly tall/fat soda can), this is slightly less portable than the Anker Soundcore 2, and obviously far more portable than the Sonos One (not portable). For this speaker's size, it's pretty darn impressive - easily something you could carry around with you in a messenger bag or backpack if you were doing a day-trip somewhere, or wanted a great speaker to take on vacation with you (granted, much bigger than earbuds, but it does fill a room with sound). I haven't stretched the battery yet, but this is an area that Anker has always excelled in (I'm assuming that having the light on, and bass-boost on will impact it, but I'm sure it'll still be as good - or better than - as advertised) I do not anticipate that this will get the kind of battery life the Soundcore 2 gets, due to the elements already mentioned which the Soundcore 2 doesn't have to manage.VOLUME: very impressive for its size - I tested it in a room that is about 375 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, and it got LOUD when I turned it up - at 50% volume it was solid from a volume standpoint for that same room. The Bass-Boost button DOES make a difference in the bass put out by this thing, and the bass is pretty impressive for a speaker this size. Testing the Soundcore 2 in the same room as this device (the flare), you can notice a difference in both the volume and the base, which isn't enormous but it is significant enough to be noticeable (this was playing them at 50% volume, and became more noticeable at full volume). Again, this isn't a knock on the Soundcore 2, which also filled the room easily and got LOUD when at full volume - the Flare was just noticeably louder. Anker said it was bringing a new Bass technology to these speakers, and they clearly delivered (that's where the biggest difference between this and the Soundcore 2 can be heard). If I'm being fair, the volume and the bass on this is a ways off of the SONOS one - but again, you have to keep in mind that this is a portable bluetooth speaker with long battery-life and a much smaller footprint than the SONOS one (and at less than half the price of the older model, and about 1/4 the price of the newest SONOS one). At 100% volume, there is almost no distortion out of this speaker (even when it's managing multiple components of a track simultaneously...bass, acoustics, and vocals) - at 90% there's no distortion. This is more than loud enough for most contexts in which I'd imagine people using it - you could probably use it to facilitate a tiny dance party if you really wanted (and if you paired it with a second one - which you can do - it'd serve that purpose well). If you were having a gathering of 20 people in a 400 square foot room with vaulted ceilings, this would more than serve admirably as the music outlet.SOUND QUALITY/360 EFFECT: really great for a portable speaker - not as good as the SONOS one, but not miles off either. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I do like listening to music and I do like it when it sounds nice - this speaker sounds nice. The sound quality is slightly better than the Soundcore 2's (the bass is the most pronounced upgrade from the Soundcore 2), and the sound quality is noticeably better at higher volumes (again, not a knock against the Soundcore 2, which also has decent sound quality). I would have no problem with having this is my primary speaker for my home, from a sound quality and volume standpoint. THE 360 EFFECT: this does project music in all directions - I walked around it constantly, attempting to ID a 'blind-spot' from a projection standpoint, and couldn't find one - this makes it uniquely useful for certain purposes, and is a positive differentiator from the SONOS one and the Soundcore 2. If you want a speaker system for your patio, but don't want to invest in a ton of wiring, two of these would fill the largest patio/deck with quality music (they're also IPX7 water resistant - I never test that stuff, but I trust Anker not to market it if it's not legit).APP: clean, minimalist, not too elaborate in what it can an can't do (I can see them building this out with time, but for now it's pretty straightforward/bare bones). You can control the base's light from the app (which I found myself more amused by than I thought I would be); You can pair an additional Soundcore Flare (which I didn't have to do, but trust Anker to make as easy as everything else they do); you can adjust the volume; and you can use their wave equalizer to turn the Bass-Up feature on or off, and select different listening settings (Default, Voice, Flat, and Chill). Overall, the app is limited, simple, still useful, and very user-friendly...I can see them building this out as they grow Soundcore as a product line.SPEAKERPHONE: I didn't test this extensively, when I made a call with it everything went fine - not a great tool for speaker phone use but not worse than most bluetooth speakers. I wouldn't get this for it's speakerphone functionality (or any other bluetooth speaker - smartphones are usually just as capable speakerphones on their own). NOTE: this can become a smart-speaker if you pair it with an echo dot or google's home (I think) - I don't like the idea of smart-speakers in my home, but it should be acknowledged that this has that functionality when paired with the appropriate hardware.CONCLUSION: overall, this is an awesome bluetooth speaker. The volume, bass, and sound quality is superior to the Soundcore 2 (which is already great); this isn't quite as portable as the Soundcore 2, or quite as durable (but it's close), and I don't expect the battery life to be quite as strong. If portability, durability, and battery life are most important to you - saving $20.00 by going with the Soundcore 2 is probably your best bet (again - it is still a really great speaker); if volume, bass, aesthetics (the flare is prettier), and sound quality are most important - this does offer a noticeable upgrade to the Soundcore 2 in all those areas. When compared to the SONOS one, this is truly a different product with a noticeable gap between it and the SONOS when it comes to volume, bass, and sound clarity/quality...but for a fraction of the price, I'd take a hard look at this if you think it'll meet your specific needs (its 360 degree music dispersal, and portability are particularly useful features that the SONOS one doesn't have). I also like that this speaker doesn't 'require' an app to use it (whereas the SONOS does) - the app for the flare is nice, but I could still have a friend connect to it and stream their music without having to have them download the SONOS app to do it. The SONOS one was a gift to me (and I do love it)...if I were spending my own $ on a speaker to listen to music on, 9 times out of 10 the Flare would likely be the one I'd go with (save $100 or more - spend that on a second Flare and still save approx $50.00). The 1/10 scenario in which I'd go with the SONOS: if I was getting it as a dedicated home stereo speaker/system, that was never going to leave wherever I placed it in my home...even then, I don't know how two of these Flares (paired to stereo mode) might compare to one SONOS one serving the same function.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best $ for $ Portable Speaker Out There
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
    I love Anker products (they're one of my very few 'go-to' tech. brands - have wireless earbuds, other bluetooth speakers, bluetooth keyboards, battey pack, etc.); so I was excited to pick one of these up when they came out. I'll try to keep this quick: I compared this to two other products, a Sonos One[[ASIN:B074XLMYY5 All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa voice control built-In. Compact size with incredible sound for any room. (black)]], and a Anker Soundcore 2 (not the Soundcore 2+) [[ASIN:B01MTB55WH Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Superior Stereo Sound, Exclusive BassUp, 12-Watts, IPX5 Water-Resistant, 24-Hour Playtime, Perfect Wireless Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel]]. Here's what the consumer needs to know:

    BUILD QUALITY AND USER EXPERIENCE: if you've ever owned an Anker product, this won't surprise you - build quality and user experience are both exceptional - bluetooth connected to my pixel 2 as soon as I turned it on, and has ever since (no issues); the fabric is the same quality you'd find on any of the other popular speakers right now (amazon's or google's); the light on the base is cool without being tacky (I was a little worried about this), and it can be turned off if you like - primary color settings are: oranges/yellows (chill), greens/blues (spring), and mixed (party) - using the soundcore flare app allows you to sync the light to the music (which is pretty cool - more on the app later). The Flare isn't quite as durable (I'm guessing) as the Soundcore 2 - if I was focused strictly on durability (not necessarily 'build quality') and portability, not as much on volume and sound quality, the Soundcore 2 would be a better option (and that's not to knock the Soundcore 2's volume or clarity, it's just not where the Flare's is - more on that later).

    PORTABILITY and BATTERY: I've attached pics to highlight how portable this is (imagine a slightly tall/fat soda can), this is slightly less portable than the Anker Soundcore 2, and obviously far more portable than the Sonos One (not portable). For this speaker's size, it's pretty darn impressive - easily something you could carry around with you in a messenger bag or backpack if you were doing a day-trip somewhere, or wanted a great speaker to take on vacation with you (granted, much bigger than earbuds, but it does fill a room with sound). I haven't stretched the battery yet, but this is an area that Anker has always excelled in (I'm assuming that having the light on, and bass-boost on will impact it, but I'm sure it'll still be as good - or better than - as advertised) I do not anticipate that this will get the kind of battery life the Soundcore 2 gets, due to the elements already mentioned which the Soundcore 2 doesn't have to manage.

    VOLUME: very impressive for its size - I tested it in a room that is about 375 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, and it got LOUD when I turned it up - at 50% volume it was solid from a volume standpoint for that same room. The Bass-Boost button DOES make a difference in the bass put out by this thing, and the bass is pretty impressive for a speaker this size. Testing the Soundcore 2 in the same room as this device (the flare), you can notice a difference in both the volume and the base, which isn't enormous but it is significant enough to be noticeable (this was playing them at 50% volume, and became more noticeable at full volume). Again, this isn't a knock on the Soundcore 2, which also filled the room easily and got LOUD when at full volume - the Flare was just noticeably louder. Anker said it was bringing a new Bass technology to these speakers, and they clearly delivered (that's where the biggest difference between this and the Soundcore 2 can be heard). If I'm being fair, the volume and the bass on this is a ways off of the SONOS one - but again, you have to keep in mind that this is a portable bluetooth speaker with long battery-life and a much smaller footprint than the SONOS one (and at less than half the price of the older model, and about 1/4 the price of the newest SONOS one). At 100% volume, there is almost no distortion out of this speaker (even when it's managing multiple components of a track simultaneously...bass, acoustics, and vocals) - at 90% there's no distortion. This is more than loud enough for most contexts in which I'd imagine people using it - you could probably use it to facilitate a tiny dance party if you really wanted (and if you paired it with a second one - which you can do - it'd serve that purpose well). If you were having a gathering of 20 people in a 400 square foot room with vaulted ceilings, this would more than serve admirably as the music outlet.

    SOUND QUALITY/360 EFFECT: really great for a portable speaker - not as good as the SONOS one, but not miles off either. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I do like listening to music and I do like it when it sounds nice - this speaker sounds nice. The sound quality is slightly better than the Soundcore 2's (the bass is the most pronounced upgrade from the Soundcore 2), and the sound quality is noticeably better at higher volumes (again, not a knock against the Soundcore 2, which also has decent sound quality). I would have no problem with having this is my primary speaker for my home, from a sound quality and volume standpoint. THE 360 EFFECT: this does project music in all directions - I walked around it constantly, attempting to ID a 'blind-spot' from a projection standpoint, and couldn't find one - this makes it uniquely useful for certain purposes, and is a positive differentiator from the SONOS one and the Soundcore 2. If you want a speaker system for your patio, but don't want to invest in a ton of wiring, two of these would fill the largest patio/deck with quality music (they're also IPX7 water resistant - I never test that stuff, but I trust Anker not to market it if it's not legit).

    APP: clean, minimalist, not too elaborate in what it can an can't do (I can see them building this out with time, but for now it's pretty straightforward/bare bones). You can control the base's light from the app (which I found myself more amused by than I thought I would be); You can pair an additional Soundcore Flare (which I didn't have to do, but trust Anker to make as easy as everything else they do); you can adjust the volume; and you can use their wave equalizer to turn the Bass-Up feature on or off, and select different listening settings (Default, Voice, Flat, and Chill). Overall, the app is limited, simple, still useful, and very user-friendly...I can see them building this out as they grow Soundcore as a product line.

    SPEAKERPHONE: I didn't test this extensively, when I made a call with it everything went fine - not a great tool for speaker phone use but not worse than most bluetooth speakers. I wouldn't get this for it's speakerphone functionality (or any other bluetooth speaker - smartphones are usually just as capable speakerphones on their own). NOTE: this can become a smart-speaker if you pair it with an echo dot or google's home (I think) - I don't like the idea of smart-speakers in my home, but it should be acknowledged that this has that functionality when paired with the appropriate hardware.

    CONCLUSION: overall, this is an awesome bluetooth speaker. The volume, bass, and sound quality is superior to the Soundcore 2 (which is already great); this isn't quite as portable as the Soundcore 2, or quite as durable (but it's close), and I don't expect the battery life to be quite as strong. If portability, durability, and battery life are most important to you - saving $20.00 by going with the Soundcore 2 is probably your best bet (again - it is still a really great speaker); if volume, bass, aesthetics (the flare is prettier), and sound quality are most important - this does offer a noticeable upgrade to the Soundcore 2 in all those areas. When compared to the SONOS one, this is truly a different product with a noticeable gap between it and the SONOS when it comes to volume, bass, and sound clarity/quality...but for a fraction of the price, I'd take a hard look at this if you think it'll meet your specific needs (its 360 degree music dispersal, and portability are particularly useful features that the SONOS one doesn't have). I also like that this speaker doesn't 'require' an app to use it (whereas the SONOS does) - the app for the flare is nice, but I could still have a friend connect to it and stream their music without having to have them download the SONOS app to do it. The SONOS one was a gift to me (and I do love it)...if I were spending my own $ on a speaker to listen to music on, 9 times out of 10 the Flare would likely be the one I'd go with (save $100 or more - spend that on a second Flare and still save approx $50.00). The 1/10 scenario in which I'd go with the SONOS: if I was getting it as a dedicated home stereo speaker/system, that was never going to leave wherever I placed it in my home...even then, I don't know how two of these Flares (paired to stereo mode) might compare to one SONOS one serving the same function.
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